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The Loyola Maroon VOL. XXVII, X-258 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949 No. 9 'Better Variety Of Acts' Promised For Talent Nite Loyola Band To Play 'South Pacific' Score Plans for a new procedure and better variety of acts in Loyola's 1949 Talent Night, Friday, Dec. 9, promise to make the show the best in the impressive history of the event, Jerry Lacey, head of the Blue Key Talent Night Committee, said today. "With the end of audition* Tuesday," Lacey taid, "we have been able to judge for the first time just what kind of talent the show will produce, and I can say it will be great." The larger side of Municipal % Auditorium will provide seats for 5102, Lacey said. Radio stations, newspapers, and an extensive poster campaign constitute the city-wide publicity coverage for the 12th annual talent show. A new feature this year which should greatly improve both individual and group performance! it the Loyola Band, under the direction of Mr. John B. Whitlock, Lacey stated. Prior to the opening of the show, the band will play the complete score of "South Pacific." The show will open at 8 p. m. with the presentation of the Campus Queen and her court, Lacey said. Although auditions have ended, results of judging are not complete, and the program for the show has not yet been fully arranged."If an auditionist is not included in the program," Lacey added, "he should not consider it as an indication of a lack of talent; rather, he should remember that we are trying to produce the best show possible with the aim of presenting a cross-section view of Loyola student talent." Sodality To Celebrate Lady Of Fatima Mass The monthly Sodalities' Mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated tomorrow, the first Saturday of the month, at 8 a. m. in Holy Name Church, it was announced by the Rev. Elmo Rogero, S.J., moderator of girls' sodalities. The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin will be recited after Mass by the members of the Little Flower Sodality. Other sodalists may participate. Warrant Officer Named To R.O.T.C. Executive Post Army Warrant Officer James Jackson has been appointed to the Loyola R.O.T.C. unit to serve in an administrative capacity, Lt. Colonel A. B. Padgett, commanding officer of the unit, announced today. Prior to his appointment to Loyola, Mr. Jackson was assistant inspector general of the First Cavalry Division in Japan. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Mr. Jackson attended the University of Chicago for two years. He then joined the army, in which he has spent 15 years, the last four as warrant officer. "The rank of warrant offic-r is comparatively new to the Army," Mr. Jackson said, "and is usually a specialist in some field." Mr. Jackson's field is administration work, and he will have charge of all University R.O.T.C. records. Famiglio Is 'Wolf' Editor; Staff Appointments Made Joseph P. Famiglio, BBA senior, was appointed Executive Editor of the 1950 Wolf at a recent meeting of the staff. The appointment was made by the Rev. John Toomey, S.J., moderator of the yearbook. Appointment of John Keating, BBA senior, and Patrick Schott, A&S junior, as Business Manager and Managing Editor, respectively, were also made at the meeting. Additional executive posts filled by appointment of the new editors and business manager were Harry Conr.ick, BBA junior, Circulation Manager; Ernest Doclar, A&S junior, Associate Editor; Richard Toledano, BBA junior, Art Editor; Louis Lacour, BBA sophomore. Sports Editor; Betty Johnson and Gwen Betpouey, A&S juniors, aWlni Editors; Meme Fox, A&S Activities Editor; Lucille McGee, Med Tech junior. Staff secretary. Wolf staff members include Gloria Comiskey, BBA sophomore; Jane Cain, Gladys Salatich, Chris Bellone, A&S seniors; Tom Kloor, Charles Eisermann, A&S juniors; Joan Waterson, A&S sophomore; Tod Donahue, A&S freshman; William Barnett, BBA junior; and Anne Hilbert, Med Tech freshman. Staff meetings are held Mondays at 4 p. m., Famiglio said. Pegasus To Hear Talk On Famed Writers Miss Barbara Nix will speak on "The Poetry of Emerson and Longfellow" at a meeting of the Pegasus Poetry Society to be held Tuesday, according to Jack Schramm, president. In keeping with this year's theme of the group, "American Poetry," the Rev. Charles J. Quirk, S.J., moderator, gave a rendition on Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" and "The Bells" at the last meeting of the group. Schramm gave a few highlights on Poe's life before Fr. Quirk's talk, he added. PKE To Observe 10th Anniversary At Formal Dance Pi Kappa Epsilon, professional commerce fraternity, celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, will give an anniversary dance at the Tulane Room of the Jung Hotel, it was announced by Pat Toner, president. Reigning over the festivities will be "The Sweetheart of PKE," who will be chosen from the College of Business Administration, Toner said. Plans for the semi-formal dance were discussed at the regular meeting of PKE this morning in room BA 211. Pat Duggan, chairman of the social committee, is in charge of arrangements for the dance. PKE's Sweetheart will be chosen by a committee selected at the meeting this morning. The queen will be announced after the Christmas holidays. Tuesday PKE members and their guests visited the new Coca-Cola plant on Jefferson Davis Parkway. It was the second in a series of tours sponsored by PKE. Another tour, to the Industrial Electric Company, is planned for the future, Jack Schrum, professional committee chairman, announced. Five prospective movie projector operators were selected at Tuesday's meeting to assist in the expected increase in use of movies for education. Thespians To Present 'Mother Is A Freshman' The Thespians dramatic club will present a three-act comedy, "Mother is a Freshman", Sunday in the Holy Name auditorium at 8:15 p. m. Written by Raphael David Blau Kamatized by Perry Clark, [ y tells of the predicaments nother who has to attend with her daughter because icholarship available to all people named Abigail Fortitude— which name she bears. Competition for the parts was keen. There were more than forty people present in Marquette auditorium at the try-outs for the fifteen parts in the play. Since then, rehearsals have been held every Monday and Friday nights. Because of the wide choice of material and the diligent work done in rehearsals, the play promises to be successful, according to Doctor Alfred J. Bonomo, chairman of the speech department and director of the play. A dress rehearsal will be held tomorrow at Holy Name. Thespian officer! are: Phil Meunier, president; Mary Gloria Schilieci, vice president; Edna Mae Monie, secretary; Deynoodt Larose, treasurer. The cast for "Mother is a Freshman": Abigail, Mary Gloria Schilieci; Susan, Joan Bascle; Mrs. Miller, Joan Boudousquie; Dean Gillingham, George Kelly; Professor Michaels, Henry Reinberg; Sylvaia, Jean Correa; Bunny, Cathy Brady; Helen, Anna Laura Miller; Carrie, Tod Donahue; Clara, Mary Alice Toso; Marge, Blanid Sullivan; Bobo, Pat Bellau; Jack, Eddie Crane; Howie, Gil Satterlee; Bill, Tommy Casey. Members of the Thespian Committee for 1949 are: Edna Mae Monie and Joan Burke, promoters; Armand Gutierrez and Albert Huddleston, publicity; DeynoodtDeynoodt Laßose and Yvonne Hugh, tickets; Jack Paige, Harry Mc- Donald, Jack Carrigy, George Kelly, stage; Beverly McDonald, Doris DuQuesnay, Audrey Du- Quesnay and Louis Dudoussat, costume and props. Joan Bascle and Mary Gloria Schilleci Twelve Elected To Membership In Honor Society Election of eleven Loyolans and one alumnae to membership in Delta Epsilon Sigma, honorary liberal arts society, was announced Wednesday by Miss Helen Stein, president of the Loyola Pi chapter. They are: Frederick Wolff, Werner John Hagen, Louis William Cazentre, Frederick James McCutchon, Robert Henry Langlois, Mrs. Dorothy Dominguez, Elaine Rita Terranoba, Norma Belle Carter, Michael Joseph Fung, Edmund Stephen Hebert, Sr. M. Clarea Hotze, S.S.N.D., who are ails and sciences seniors, and Miss Mary Lou Suhor who was graduated from the University last May with a bachelor of sciences degree in education. They will be inducted into the society at a formal banquet in January, Miss Stein said. Candidates for membership were nominated by the chairmen of the departments of the University, having been chosen from among those members of the senior class who had a "B" average throughout their four years at the University outstanding scholastic achievements, good character, and liberal culture. Colorful Cheerleaders Cheer Wolves To Victory By Blanche Mouledoux With maroon and gold spirit showing even in the color of their tailor-made uniforms, Loyola's five cheerleaders made their debut last Saturday night. The campus gym back-grounded the Wolfpack's first home basketball game where the cheerers displayed their calisthenic talents for the winning team. Sparked by the energetic leaps of Kent Satterlee, head cheerleader, the quintet of enthusiasm led the student spectators in a series of original and clever cheers. With Satterlee are Jim Fernandez, J. Neyrey, Meme Fox, and Kathy Brady. All three boys are sophomores in BBA; Meme is a sophomore and Kathy a freshman in Education courses in A&S. Elected by popular vote at an open meeting of the Pep Club November 3, the five were selected over seven other students who competed for the cheerleader titles. Tryouts consisted in leading the noon-hour audience in an originally written and demonstrated yell. After the twelve had offered Loyola's 1949 cheerleader*, sporting brand-new maroon and gold uniforms, are (left to right) standing, John Neyrey, Jim Fernandez, and Kent Satterlee, BBA sophomores) kneeling, Meme Fox, AAS sophomore, and Cathy Brady, AAS freshman. Fr. Quirk Has 6th Book Published; Writes 'As The Mood Moves Me' By Tom Thorpe Publication of "Harvest of the Years," a sixth book of poetry by the Rev. Charles J. Quirk, SJ., professor of English, was announced this week by the publishers. The rule which Fr. Quirk has followed during his many years of writing is that poetry, as well as any other form of literature, should be written to entertain— not teach. He added that the entertaining aspect of writing poetry should be primarily directed toward the writer. "I write as the mood moves me," he said, "and 1 write solely for my own enjoyment. Perhaps that is why others have liked my poetry, for I don't try to be didactic. People don't like to be taught when they are seeking pleasure alone." What inspires the Jesuit priest to compose? It could be anything from the reading of an important newspaper story to the remembrance of an anniversary. During his leisure hours, few as they are, he sits at his desk crowded with books of literature and writes—for enjoyment. Father Quirk finds one indictment in modern poetry, its transcendentality. "Poetry today is so sophisticated and intellectual it is obscure,” he said. “In my opinion, poetry should consist of simplicity of expression and profundity of thought.” There is no general formula or special type of poetry in back of Fr. Quirk’s prolific pen. Although the greater part of his works shows a leaning toward the quatrain, the Jesuit has no inhibi- REV. CHARLES J. QUIRK, S.J Homecoming Ball Marks Close Of Annual Alumni Celebration Loyola's annual alumni homecoming celebration was climaxed last Wednesday, Nov. 23, with the homecoming ball in the Grand Ball room of the Jung hotel. Janice Morris, Arts and Sciences senior, reigned as homecoming queen of the ball and was escorted by Judge Walter B. Hamlin of the Orleans parish civil district court. Members of Miss Morris' court were Misses Flo Mary Scheib, Inez Conzelmann, Frances Alford, Betty Jane Keating, Margo de la Houssaye, and Patricia Beck. Their escorts, all members of the alumni, were Dr. Peter Everett 111, Hampton A. Gamard, Dr. Prescott E. Smith, John Oulliber, Richard G. Drown, Jr., and Ernest Landry. The homecoming activities were opened Sunday, Nov. 20, with Mass at Holy Name of Jesus church, followed by a Communion breakfast. The celebration also included a cocktail party at the St. Charles hotel and a luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Roosevelt hotel. The Very Rev. Thomas J. Shield*, S.J., president of the University, celebrated the Mass opening the homecoming activities. The Rev. James A. Greeley, S.J., delivered the sermon. Alfred M. Farrell, Jr., was chairman of this year's homecoming celebration. Inter-American Day Program Set For Monday, Dec. 12 Speakers Highlight Event At Ursuline The Inter-American Institute of New Orleans will hold its annual all-day program Monday, Decemuer 12 at Ursuline Conege witn guest speakers irom Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Main speaker of the day will be the Rev. Edward McCarthy, U.S.A., dean of the college of arts and sciences of Villanova College, Villanova, Penn. Fr. Mc- Carthy attended Villanova where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1934, and did graduate work at Catholic University in Washington, D. C, receiving a master of arts degree in 11)38 and a doctor of philosophy degree in 1943. He has served as an assistant professor of history at Villanova from 1941 to 1946, and dean and professor of history at Catholic University, Havana, Cuba from 1946 to 1947. Before taking up his duties as dean of Villanova in 1948, he spent a year's travel through South America. The topic of his address will be "The Catholic Church Against the Threat of Communism in Latin America." Other educators to speak at the Institute's program are Mr. Andrew L. Romeo, assistant professor of modern foreign languages at Loyola, Mr. Albert E. Wolff, professor of Marketing and International Trade, and Mr. Joseph Abrahams, principal of Thomas Jefferson school. The program of events begins at 8:20 a. m. with a fleg ceremony at the shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, to be followed at 8:30 with a solemn High Mass. There will be a recess for breakfast at 9:30 a. m., and at 10 the morning session of the Institute begins Leto To Represent Loyola Pan-Am Club At a Pan-American Club meeting Tuesday, detailed plans were made for the Club's participation in the Inter-American Institute's presentation of Inter-American Day on Dec. 12, at Ursuline College.Mr. Leto stated that an invitation had been received from "La Tertulia," Newcomb's Spanish Club, asking the members of Loyola's Pan-American Club to attend a Christmas pageant next Wednesday night which will be presented entirely in Spanish. Art Leto, BA senior and secretary of the club, was elected to represent Loyola on the panel which will be held together with other college and senior High School students. Altar boys selected for the Mass on that day are: Basil Gaupp, Art Leto, Melvin Falgout, Edward Leyba, Charlie del Corral, and Luis Acevedo. Flagbearers for the occasion are: Mary Joan Menard, Frances Alford, Buddy Massa, Jose Rivera, and Fernando Rodriguez. Vets Urged To Contact VA On Status Changes Veterans planning to leave or change universities, or planning to drop courses that would affect their subsistence ratings are urged to contact the Veterans Administration office in the BA building in advance, Miss Dorothy Thompson, VA secretary, said today. All educational training under the GI bill of rights must be completed by July 25, 1956. Th« only exception to this deadline are those veterans who enlisted or reenlisted under the Armed Forces Recruitment Act between Oct. 6, 1945, and Oct. 5, 1946, Miss Thompson said. (Sec FR. QUIRK, page 3) (See INSTITUTE, page 2) (See CHEERLEADERS, page 6) Football Play-Off Begins Today Classes Cancelled Thursday

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The Loyola Maroon VOL. XXVII, X-258 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949 No. 9 'Better Variety Of Acts' Promised For Talent Nite Loyola Band To Play 'South Pacific' Score Plans for a new procedure and better variety of acts in Loyola's 1949 Talent Night, Friday, Dec. 9, promise to make the show the best in the impressive history of the event, Jerry Lacey, head of the Blue Key Talent Night Committee, said today. "With the end of audition* Tuesday," Lacey taid, "we have been able to judge for the first time just what kind of talent the show will produce, and I can say it will be great." The larger side of Municipal % Auditorium will provide seats for 5102, Lacey said. Radio stations, newspapers, and an extensive poster campaign constitute the city-wide publicity coverage for the 12th annual talent show. A new feature this year which should greatly improve both individual and group performance! it the Loyola Band, under the direction of Mr. John B. Whitlock, Lacey stated. Prior to the opening of the show, the band will play the complete score of "South Pacific." The show will open at 8 p. m. with the presentation of the Campus Queen and her court, Lacey said. Although auditions have ended, results of judging are not complete, and the program for the show has not yet been fully arranged."If an auditionist is not included in the program," Lacey added, "he should not consider it as an indication of a lack of talent; rather, he should remember that we are trying to produce the best show possible with the aim of presenting a cross-section view of Loyola student talent." Sodality To Celebrate Lady Of Fatima Mass The monthly Sodalities' Mass in honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated tomorrow, the first Saturday of the month, at 8 a. m. in Holy Name Church, it was announced by the Rev. Elmo Rogero, S.J., moderator of girls' sodalities. The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin will be recited after Mass by the members of the Little Flower Sodality. Other sodalists may participate. Warrant Officer Named To R.O.T.C. Executive Post Army Warrant Officer James Jackson has been appointed to the Loyola R.O.T.C. unit to serve in an administrative capacity, Lt. Colonel A. B. Padgett, commanding officer of the unit, announced today. Prior to his appointment to Loyola, Mr. Jackson was assistant inspector general of the First Cavalry Division in Japan. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Mr. Jackson attended the University of Chicago for two years. He then joined the army, in which he has spent 15 years, the last four as warrant officer. "The rank of warrant offic-r is comparatively new to the Army," Mr. Jackson said, "and is usually a specialist in some field." Mr. Jackson's field is administration work, and he will have charge of all University R.O.T.C. records. Famiglio Is 'Wolf' Editor; Staff Appointments Made Joseph P. Famiglio, BBA senior, was appointed Executive Editor of the 1950 Wolf at a recent meeting of the staff. The appointment was made by the Rev. John Toomey, S.J., moderator of the yearbook. Appointment of John Keating, BBA senior, and Patrick Schott, A&S junior, as Business Manager and Managing Editor, respectively, were also made at the meeting. Additional executive posts filled by appointment of the new editors and business manager were Harry Conr.ick, BBA junior, Circulation Manager; Ernest Doclar, A&S junior, Associate Editor; Richard Toledano, BBA junior, Art Editor; Louis Lacour, BBA sophomore. Sports Editor; Betty Johnson and Gwen Betpouey, A&S juniors, aWlni Editors; Meme Fox, A&S Activities Editor; Lucille McGee, Med Tech junior. Staff secretary. Wolf staff members include Gloria Comiskey, BBA sophomore; Jane Cain, Gladys Salatich, Chris Bellone, A&S seniors; Tom Kloor, Charles Eisermann, A&S juniors; Joan Waterson, A&S sophomore; Tod Donahue, A&S freshman; William Barnett, BBA junior; and Anne Hilbert, Med Tech freshman. Staff meetings are held Mondays at 4 p. m., Famiglio said. Pegasus To Hear Talk On Famed Writers Miss Barbara Nix will speak on "The Poetry of Emerson and Longfellow" at a meeting of the Pegasus Poetry Society to be held Tuesday, according to Jack Schramm, president. In keeping with this year's theme of the group, "American Poetry," the Rev. Charles J. Quirk, S.J., moderator, gave a rendition on Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" and "The Bells" at the last meeting of the group. Schramm gave a few highlights on Poe's life before Fr. Quirk's talk, he added. PKE To Observe 10th Anniversary At Formal Dance Pi Kappa Epsilon, professional commerce fraternity, celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, will give an anniversary dance at the Tulane Room of the Jung Hotel, it was announced by Pat Toner, president. Reigning over the festivities will be "The Sweetheart of PKE," who will be chosen from the College of Business Administration, Toner said. Plans for the semi-formal dance were discussed at the regular meeting of PKE this morning in room BA 211. Pat Duggan, chairman of the social committee, is in charge of arrangements for the dance. PKE's Sweetheart will be chosen by a committee selected at the meeting this morning. The queen will be announced after the Christmas holidays. Tuesday PKE members and their guests visited the new Coca-Cola plant on Jefferson Davis Parkway. It was the second in a series of tours sponsored by PKE. Another tour, to the Industrial Electric Company, is planned for the future, Jack Schrum, professional committee chairman, announced. Five prospective movie projector operators were selected at Tuesday's meeting to assist in the expected increase in use of movies for education. Thespians To Present 'Mother Is A Freshman' The Thespians dramatic club will present a three-act comedy, "Mother is a Freshman", Sunday in the Holy Name auditorium at 8:15 p. m. Written by Raphael David Blau Kamatized by Perry Clark, [ y tells of the predicaments nother who has to attend with her daughter because icholarship available to all people named Abigail Fortitude— which name she bears. Competition for the parts was keen. There were more than forty people present in Marquette auditorium at the try-outs for the fifteen parts in the play. Since then, rehearsals have been held every Monday and Friday nights. Because of the wide choice of material and the diligent work done in rehearsals, the play promises to be successful, according to Doctor Alfred J. Bonomo, chairman of the speech department and director of the play. A dress rehearsal will be held tomorrow at Holy Name. Thespian officer! are: Phil Meunier, president; Mary Gloria Schilieci, vice president; Edna Mae Monie, secretary; Deynoodt Larose, treasurer. The cast for "Mother is a Freshman": Abigail, Mary Gloria Schilieci; Susan, Joan Bascle; Mrs. Miller, Joan Boudousquie; Dean Gillingham, George Kelly; Professor Michaels, Henry Reinberg; Sylvaia, Jean Correa; Bunny, Cathy Brady; Helen, Anna Laura Miller; Carrie, Tod Donahue; Clara, Mary Alice Toso; Marge, Blanid Sullivan; Bobo, Pat Bellau; Jack, Eddie Crane; Howie, Gil Satterlee; Bill, Tommy Casey. Members of the Thespian Committee for 1949 are: Edna Mae Monie and Joan Burke, promoters; Armand Gutierrez and Albert Huddleston, publicity; DeynoodtDeynoodt Laßose and Yvonne Hugh, tickets; Jack Paige, Harry Mc- Donald, Jack Carrigy, George Kelly, stage; Beverly McDonald, Doris DuQuesnay, Audrey Du- Quesnay and Louis Dudoussat, costume and props. Joan Bascle and Mary Gloria Schilleci Twelve Elected To Membership In Honor Society Election of eleven Loyolans and one alumnae to membership in Delta Epsilon Sigma, honorary liberal arts society, was announced Wednesday by Miss Helen Stein, president of the Loyola Pi chapter. They are: Frederick Wolff, Werner John Hagen, Louis William Cazentre, Frederick James McCutchon, Robert Henry Langlois, Mrs. Dorothy Dominguez, Elaine Rita Terranoba, Norma Belle Carter, Michael Joseph Fung, Edmund Stephen Hebert, Sr. M. Clarea Hotze, S.S.N.D., who are ails and sciences seniors, and Miss Mary Lou Suhor who was graduated from the University last May with a bachelor of sciences degree in education. They will be inducted into the society at a formal banquet in January, Miss Stein said. Candidates for membership were nominated by the chairmen of the departments of the University, having been chosen from among those members of the senior class who had a "B" average throughout their four years at the University outstanding scholastic achievements, good character, and liberal culture. Colorful Cheerleaders Cheer Wolves To Victory By Blanche Mouledoux With maroon and gold spirit showing even in the color of their tailor-made uniforms, Loyola's five cheerleaders made their debut last Saturday night. The campus gym back-grounded the Wolfpack's first home basketball game where the cheerers displayed their calisthenic talents for the winning team. Sparked by the energetic leaps of Kent Satterlee, head cheerleader, the quintet of enthusiasm led the student spectators in a series of original and clever cheers. With Satterlee are Jim Fernandez, J. Neyrey, Meme Fox, and Kathy Brady. All three boys are sophomores in BBA; Meme is a sophomore and Kathy a freshman in Education courses in A&S. Elected by popular vote at an open meeting of the Pep Club November 3, the five were selected over seven other students who competed for the cheerleader titles. Tryouts consisted in leading the noon-hour audience in an originally written and demonstrated yell. After the twelve had offered Loyola's 1949 cheerleader*, sporting brand-new maroon and gold uniforms, are (left to right) standing, John Neyrey, Jim Fernandez, and Kent Satterlee, BBA sophomores) kneeling, Meme Fox, AAS sophomore, and Cathy Brady, AAS freshman. Fr. Quirk Has 6th Book Published; Writes 'As The Mood Moves Me' By Tom Thorpe Publication of "Harvest of the Years," a sixth book of poetry by the Rev. Charles J. Quirk, SJ., professor of English, was announced this week by the publishers. The rule which Fr. Quirk has followed during his many years of writing is that poetry, as well as any other form of literature, should be written to entertain— not teach. He added that the entertaining aspect of writing poetry should be primarily directed toward the writer. "I write as the mood moves me," he said, "and 1 write solely for my own enjoyment. Perhaps that is why others have liked my poetry, for I don't try to be didactic. People don't like to be taught when they are seeking pleasure alone." What inspires the Jesuit priest to compose? It could be anything from the reading of an important newspaper story to the remembrance of an anniversary. During his leisure hours, few as they are, he sits at his desk crowded with books of literature and writes—for enjoyment. Father Quirk finds one indictment in modern poetry, its transcendentality. "Poetry today is so sophisticated and intellectual it is obscure,” he said. “In my opinion, poetry should consist of simplicity of expression and profundity of thought.” There is no general formula or special type of poetry in back of Fr. Quirk’s prolific pen. Although the greater part of his works shows a leaning toward the quatrain, the Jesuit has no inhibi- REV. CHARLES J. QUIRK, S.J Homecoming Ball Marks Close Of Annual Alumni Celebration Loyola's annual alumni homecoming celebration was climaxed last Wednesday, Nov. 23, with the homecoming ball in the Grand Ball room of the Jung hotel. Janice Morris, Arts and Sciences senior, reigned as homecoming queen of the ball and was escorted by Judge Walter B. Hamlin of the Orleans parish civil district court. Members of Miss Morris' court were Misses Flo Mary Scheib, Inez Conzelmann, Frances Alford, Betty Jane Keating, Margo de la Houssaye, and Patricia Beck. Their escorts, all members of the alumni, were Dr. Peter Everett 111, Hampton A. Gamard, Dr. Prescott E. Smith, John Oulliber, Richard G. Drown, Jr., and Ernest Landry. The homecoming activities were opened Sunday, Nov. 20, with Mass at Holy Name of Jesus church, followed by a Communion breakfast. The celebration also included a cocktail party at the St. Charles hotel and a luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Roosevelt hotel. The Very Rev. Thomas J. Shield*, S.J., president of the University, celebrated the Mass opening the homecoming activities. The Rev. James A. Greeley, S.J., delivered the sermon. Alfred M. Farrell, Jr., was chairman of this year's homecoming celebration. Inter-American Day Program Set For Monday, Dec. 12 Speakers Highlight Event At Ursuline The Inter-American Institute of New Orleans will hold its annual all-day program Monday, Decemuer 12 at Ursuline Conege witn guest speakers irom Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Main speaker of the day will be the Rev. Edward McCarthy, U.S.A., dean of the college of arts and sciences of Villanova College, Villanova, Penn. Fr. Mc- Carthy attended Villanova where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1934, and did graduate work at Catholic University in Washington, D. C, receiving a master of arts degree in 11)38 and a doctor of philosophy degree in 1943. He has served as an assistant professor of history at Villanova from 1941 to 1946, and dean and professor of history at Catholic University, Havana, Cuba from 1946 to 1947. Before taking up his duties as dean of Villanova in 1948, he spent a year's travel through South America. The topic of his address will be "The Catholic Church Against the Threat of Communism in Latin America." Other educators to speak at the Institute's program are Mr. Andrew L. Romeo, assistant professor of modern foreign languages at Loyola, Mr. Albert E. Wolff, professor of Marketing and International Trade, and Mr. Joseph Abrahams, principal of Thomas Jefferson school. The program of events begins at 8:20 a. m. with a fleg ceremony at the shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, to be followed at 8:30 with a solemn High Mass. There will be a recess for breakfast at 9:30 a. m., and at 10 the morning session of the Institute begins Leto To Represent Loyola Pan-Am Club At a Pan-American Club meeting Tuesday, detailed plans were made for the Club's participation in the Inter-American Institute's presentation of Inter-American Day on Dec. 12, at Ursuline College.Mr. Leto stated that an invitation had been received from "La Tertulia," Newcomb's Spanish Club, asking the members of Loyola's Pan-American Club to attend a Christmas pageant next Wednesday night which will be presented entirely in Spanish. Art Leto, BA senior and secretary of the club, was elected to represent Loyola on the panel which will be held together with other college and senior High School students. Altar boys selected for the Mass on that day are: Basil Gaupp, Art Leto, Melvin Falgout, Edward Leyba, Charlie del Corral, and Luis Acevedo. Flagbearers for the occasion are: Mary Joan Menard, Frances Alford, Buddy Massa, Jose Rivera, and Fernando Rodriguez. Vets Urged To Contact VA On Status Changes Veterans planning to leave or change universities, or planning to drop courses that would affect their subsistence ratings are urged to contact the Veterans Administration office in the BA building in advance, Miss Dorothy Thompson, VA secretary, said today. All educational training under the GI bill of rights must be completed by July 25, 1956. Th« only exception to this deadline are those veterans who enlisted or reenlisted under the Armed Forces Recruitment Act between Oct. 6, 1945, and Oct. 5, 1946, Miss Thompson said. (Sec FR. QUIRK, page 3) (See INSTITUTE, page 2) (See CHEERLEADERS, page 6) Football Play-Off Begins Today Classes Cancelled Thursday